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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 461.64 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 461.64 and 91.36 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 461.64 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/461.64 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 461.64 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 42,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175.43/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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